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In this page, you can discover a large range of materials which covers most of the applications. Whether it is for a functional prototype or a final part, in plastic or in metal, you will easily find the best option for your project.

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COPPER100% pur electrolytic copper

Used for more than 8.000 years in many regions, copper is the oldest metal. And the second non-ferrous metal used at industrial level behind aluminium. Thanks to its physical and chemical performances, copper is used to manufacture a wide range of products, from technical parts to decoration models.

APPLICATIONSThis metal is perfect to make complex electrodes. It is also ideal to manufacture medium and large series (electro-eroded molds).

BENEFITS This material will allow you to get metallic items at lower cost and is therefore an excellent alternative to conventional means (milling).

MARKETS Cosmetic, Tableware, Industrial sectors.

Technique used

Lost wax casting

3D printing in wax on a 3D Systems CPX machine (wax and soluble support) then lost wax casting followed by hand finishing.

File format

STL

x3D-Print.com can import files to .stl format. Our engineering department can also work on your projects in more than 30 different formats. Send us your file in a different format here. NB: The printing result also depends on the quality of your 3D file.

Hollowing

0.75mm wall

To reduce weight and/or costs, you can choose to hollow your design by indicating the thickness of the wall. To do so, the walls must be at least 0.75 mm thick.

Maximum size

120 x 120 x 60mm

The pieces can be made to these maximum formats: X 120 x Y 120 x Z 60mm. On larger formats, we can study the project and provide a customized quote.

Minimum size

10 x 10 x 10 mm

Your object must be larger than these dimensions. It may be possible to print smaller objects. Please send the files for a preliminary study.

Minimum full surface

2mm

Your geometry must be able to present a full surface at least 2 mm in diameter.

Minimum relief sculpture

0,1 à 0,2mm

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Wall thickness

0,75 mm

The walls of your file must be thicker than 0.75 mm. Depending on the size of your object and its level of complexity, you may have to increase the wall thickness. NB: due to the production process, some parts may be slightly modified. For instance, a very thin tube will need to have a few holes to maintain the cylinder with plaster before the casting process.

Pillar thickness

0,8 mm

If your design includes pillars, their diameter or thickness must be greater than these values.

Space between objects

1 mm

If several objects are included in the STL file, please allow a space of at least 1 mm between each of them.

Tolerance

+/-100 µm

According to dimensions and quantities, printed parts can show a difference of approximately 100 µm.

JOINTS

Joint parts cannot be made in one single production process.

GROUPED OBJECTS

The production of grouped objects is only possible if linked together.

FINISHING

The satin effect is obtained through very fine shot-peening. The objects can be hand-polished to produce a shiny effect (on accessible external parts)

DESIGN MODIFICATION

Depending on the geometry of your file, we may be required to apply a few slight modifications that will not affect the appearance of your object. Otherwise, we reserve the right to decline your order.

AVERAGE LEAD TIME

2 weeks

Note

If you are looking for other features, do not hesitate to contact us at info@x3d-print.com

Who are we?

X3D Group is a company specialized in additive manufacturing. Through its online x3D-Print.com platform, it offers 3D printing services and makes prototypes, models and scale models per unit, or in small and large series. It has several state-of-the-art industrial systems offering patented High Speed technology. X3D Group supplies the engineering, medical, architecture, designer, communication and education markets. Its customers are industrialists, professionals and consumers.